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What Retro Style Looks Best On You?

Kristin Tolentino

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About This Quiz

It's no secret fashion is always changing. One might even say that there's a new trend every day! Luckily, however, we can also find constant inspiration in the retro styles of yesteryear. It all comes down to choosing the right colors, prints and silhouettes. But before you can curate a vintage-inspired outfit, you'll have to find out which retro style looks best on you.

That's why we made this quiz. The following questions will cover everything from your clothing preferences to your shopping habits. We'll also ask about what types of clothes you feel best in. After all, fashion isn't fun unless you feel confident and cool! Once you tell us about your favorite details and elements, we'll examine your responses and match you up with a specific retro style.

The best part? These days, you can find all types of clothing at the thrift stores and online. So, when you get matched with a retro style, it should be easy to find clothing from that decade. You can even focus on things like color palettes and necklines. By doing so, you can adopt a vintage style in a way that works for you.

Ready to find out which retro style will make you look amazing? Play this quiz!

It's chilly outside! What type of outer layer will you wear?

Pea coat

Faux fur coat

Leather jacket

Denim jacket

Do you think bright colors look good on you?

It depends on the color.

No, I hate wearing bright colors.

Eh, they look alright.

Yes!

What about white? Does it suit your skin tone?

No, it washes me out.

It depends on the clothing.

It looks great on me!

I think it looks OK.

You should put on some shoes. What kind of footwear do you like most?

Flats

Sneakers

Knee-high boots

Kitten heels

Which fashion icon inspires your style?

Jackie Kennedy

Joan Jett

Joni Mitchell

Audrey Hepburn

Let's go shopping. Where's your favorite place to buy clothes?

Fancy boutiques

Thrift store

Online

The mall

Which pattern do you feel best in?

Paisley

Polka dots

Abstract prints

Floral

An outfit isn't complete without some jewelry. Which piece do you like most?

Pearl earrings

Beaded necklace

Hoop earrings

Chunky bracelets

What type of hat are you most likely to wear?

Baseball cap

Beret

Cloche hat

Floppy hat

How long is your hair?

Shoulder length

Waist length

Ear length

Chin length

If you could design your dream shirt, what type of sleeves would you choose?

3/4 sleeves

Sleeveless

Bell sleeves

Long sleeves

What about the neckline?

Sweetheart

Square

V-neck

Off-the-shoulder

Think about your closet. What colors dominate your wardrobe?

Pastel colors

Neon colors

Jewel tones

Neutral shades

When it comes to jeans, what type of cut do you prefer?

Trouser

Capri

Boyfriend

Flare

How would you describe your sense of style?

Boho

Trendy

Classic

Edgy

Which season are you most excited to dress for?

Summer

Spring

Winter

Autumn

It's cold outside, so you should probably wear some tights. What kind do you like most?

Colored tights

Black tights

Patterned tights

Leggings

Do you wear lipstick? What shade looks best on you?

Red

Brown

Pink

Coral

Time to slip into something comfy! What do you feel most comfortable in?

Nightgown

Sweatpants

Pajama set

Leggings

If you could have a ring with any gemstone, what would you choose?

Diamond

Turquoise

Opal

Pearl

How much do you spend on clothes each month?

More than $1,000

$500 to $999

$100 to $499

Less than $100

Do you paint your nails? What's your go-to shade of nail polish?

Pastel shades

Reds or pinks

Neutral shades

Neon colors

What color are your eyes?

Green

Dark brown

A unique color

Blue

The sun is shining! What type of sunglasses best suits your face shape?

Oversized

Aviator

Round

Cat eye

Do you pay attention to the latest clothing trends?

Sometimes

Rarely

Of course!

No, I don't.

What fabric do you feel most comfortable wearing?

Cotton

Satin

Denim

Velvet

What's your current hair color?

Brown or black

Red

Blond or white

I dyed it a bright color.

You're invited to a dinner party. What type of dress do you feel most confident in?

Swing circle dress

Shift dress

Maxi dress

Bodycon dress

Do you like wearing colorful eyeshadow?

It depends on the occasion.

I love colorful and bright eyeshadow.

I think they're OK.

No, I prefer neutral colors.

How long does it take you to get ready?

More than 1 hour

30 minutes to 1 hour

15 to 30 minutes

15 minutes or less

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